As a millennial working mom, brahmacharya -- the right use of energy -- hits different. Nikki shares how learning to say no, protect her time, and show up for herself changed everything. Not less of everything, but enough of the right things.
Read Moretruthfulness sounds simple until you start examining the moments when you turn away from it. this week, june looks at satya -- and why ahimsa has to come first before truth can do anything but harm.
Read Morenon-harming. it sounds simple until you start looking at the subtle ways we practice violence against ourselves -- the voice in the corner of your mind that says you aren't good enough, smart enough, thin enough. this week, diane and june explore what it really means to turn ahimsa inward.
Read Moreabout a month ago, june invited me to collaborate with her on a writing project about the yamas and niyamas. i enthusiastically said yes. this summer, we are digging into all five yamas and five niyamas -- the ethical heart of yoga practice that goes far beyond the poses. here's what to expect, and why it matters even when you feel calm on the mat but not so calm off of it.
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